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Vantara gets a clean chit from Indian apex court
The Supreme Court of India has acknowledged the findings of the court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), chaired by former judge Justice J. Chelameswar, which has given Vantara a clean chit following an independent inquiry.
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September 19, 2025
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First Farizon showroom opens in Dubai
The UAE commercial vehicle market is projected to grow from $2.61 billion in 2025 to $3.95 billion by 2030, according to latest data.
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September 19, 2025
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Indonesia sentences Ukrainian to life for producing drugs
A Ukrainian man arrested in Thailand and extradited to Indonesia after seven months on the run was convicted on Thursday of producing illegal drugs on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali and sentenced to life in prison.
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September 19, 2025
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We have the best team in the world: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met his core team in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, during an annual gathering held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
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September 19, 2025
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UAE and Hong Kong to deepen cooperation in capital markets
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to deepen the cooperation and shared ambition between the UAE and Hong Kong capital markets.
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September 19, 2025
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Suspension of TV host Kimmel condemned
Democratic lawmakers and Hollywood writers and actors condemned what they called an attack on free speech led by US President Donald Trump after talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air for comments about the murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 19, 2025
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England Kildunne fit for eves rugby World Cup semis against France
Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Bottermanare back in England's starting lineup for the Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal against France in a major boost for the tournament favourites.
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September 19, 2025
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Cloudy skies likely today, mercury may drop tomorrow
A slight drop in temperature is expected tomorrow (Saturday) as a result of the country being affected by weak surface pressure systems accompanied by an extension of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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September 19, 2025
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Police make first arrest in Rs250m online trading scam
After making the first arrest in what is being described as one of the biggest cyber scams in Kerala, the Kochi cyber police have traced another bank account linked to the online fraud to a leading private bank branch in Hyderabad.
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September 19, 2025
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Team Emirates’ Pogacar eyes gold in Rwanda hills in 1st African World C’ships
Rwanda is known as the 'land of a thousand hills', so from a sporting perspective it is fitting that its capital Kigali will stage the first UCI World Road Championships in Africa.
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September 19, 2025
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Americans say Israel 'gone too far' in Gaza conflict: Poll
At a moment of growing international alarm about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, more US adults view Israel's military action in the Palestinian territory as excessive than at the beginning of the war, according to a new poll.
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September 19, 2025
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Title rivals Piastri and Norris bid to secure teams' crown for McLaren at Formula One Azerbaijan GP
Championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but could also secure McLaren the constructors' crown.
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September 19, 2025
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Mourinho returns to homeland Portugal after 21 years as Benfica’s new coach
Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea.
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September 19, 2025
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Pakistan gearing up for India rematch, says captain Salman after UAE romp
Pakistan beat UAE in their final Group A game on Wednesday to advance to the Super Fours stage, where they will also play two teams from Group B in a round robin format
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September 19, 2025
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Boat with Sudan migrants sank off Libya, at least 50 dead, says UN
A boat carrying Sudanese refugees caught fire and sank over the weekend off Libya's coast, killing at least 50 people as it headed toward Greece, the International Organization for Migration said Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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James Cameron reflects on his history with 'Avatar' and what's next for him
James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third \"Avatar\" film, \"Fire and Ash,\" to the finish line.
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September 19, 2025
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Asian jailed, fined Dhs26,000 on fraud charges
An Asian national was sentenced to one month in jail and fined the value of the stolen items (Dhs26,000) by the Dubai Misdemeanour Court for defrauding a sales manager.
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September 19, 2025
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India-UAE task force discusses trade and investment relations
Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, co-chaired the latest meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (Joint Task Force) in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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September 19, 2025
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Sharjah expands its output base, local economy with notable growth
HI 2025 performance report reveals considerable growth across key sectors, driven by strategic FDI and a vision for sustainable, diversified development
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September 19, 2025
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UAE women's cricket team to play four ODIs in Zimbabwe
All-rounder Esha Oza will lead the UAE Women's team on their historic tour of Zimbabwe.
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September 19, 2025
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Some of the foes Harris was battling were Biden loyalists
From the outside looking in, Gov. Gavin Newsom unofficially announced he was running for president on Thursday, March 30, 2023, the day he transferred $IO million from his state campaign funds to launch his PAC, Campaign for Democracy, along with a nationwide tour. Newsom unofficially suspended his campaign a month later, on April 25, the day President Joe Biden announced he was seeking reelection.
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September 19, 2025
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Man fined Dhs100,000 for assaulting, abusing child
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs100,000 in compensation for verbally abusing, physically assaulting, and making indecent gestures towards a child.
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September 19, 2025
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Seasonal influenza awareness drive launched
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Thursday launched the 1Oth annual national seasonal influenza awareness campaign, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Health (DH), and Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), under the theme \"Protect Yourself... Protect Your Community.
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September 19, 2025
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Canadian eves confident of dethroning New Zealand in Women’s WC semis
Canada are full of belief they can end New Zealand's bid for a third successive Women's Rugby World Cup title in the semifinals on Friday, with France taking on England in the other last-four clash this weekend.
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September 19, 2025
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Kerala debates spread of brain-eating amoeba attack
The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Wednesday debated the alarming rise of amoebic meningoencephalitis in the state, which has resulted in 19 fatalities so far this year.
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September 18, 2025
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EU proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to suspend free-trade arrangements on Israeli goods due to the war in Gaza, even though the measure does not currently have sufficient support among the European Union's member countries to pass.
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September 18, 2025
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AD doctors perform complex surgery on 16-year-old boy
Doctors at Madinat Zayed Hospital successfully performed a precise and complex orthopaedic surgery on a 16-year-old boy, leading to his recovery from a severe knee injury.
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September 18, 2025
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Stocks, dollar calm as investors await US interest rate cut decision
Traders took a breather from the global rally that lifted several equity indexes to record highs over recent weeks, as they anticipate the Fed decision and post-meeting comments by Jerome Powell
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September 18, 2025
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MS Society awards top projects for inclusion plan
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has announced the three winning projects of the inaugural edition of the Universal Design for Inclusion Program. Part of NMSS’s youth awareness efforts, the programme was delivered in partnership with six leading UAE universities across 11 campuses and supported by more than 45 faculty and industry mentors.
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September 18, 2025
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McIlroy set to headline Dubai Desert Classic following historic Grand Slam
As he celebrates a history-making year in which he completed the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, Rory Mcllroy has confirmed he will return to Emirates Golf Club to headline the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from Jan. 22-25, 2026.
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